Research Technician Toxicology

Do you want to contribute to the development of animal-free methods for assessing the toxic effects and kinetics of substances in humans and animals? And do you want to work in an environment where the latest research methods are developed and assessed for applicability to food safety? Read on, because the Toxicology Team of Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) is looking for a research technician.

What are you going to do?
Our team develops, validates and applies New Approach Methodologis (NAMs) - non-animal methods based on e.g. cell-based in vitro methods or computer models and state-of-the-art molecular and analytical techniques - to assess potential hazards of substances in food and animal feed. As a research technician you will contribute to the further development and implementation of these animal-free approaches. You will primarily be involved in cell-based studies on the effects and kinetics (such as the metabolism and transport) of substances. Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €2979,- and €4374,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 7 - 8).

Additionally, For this role a contract for 32 hours a week can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.

We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

• you are a researcher with a bachelor level (BSc) or higher in life sciences (e.g. toxicology, biochemistry, pharmacology);
• you have experience with (mammalian) cell culturing;
• though not essential, skills and knowledge in toxicology and analytical chemistry (e.g. LC-MS) are a plus;
• you effectively communicate in English or Dutch, and preferentially both;
• you are a team player with a hands-on attitude. You are accurate, result oriented, well-organized, have on open attitude and are willing to learn.

In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level B2.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.

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For more information about this position, please contact Arie van der Bent, teamleader toxicology, telephone +31 317 480 231 or by e-mail: arie.vanderbent@wur.nl.

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Rutger Voorrips, corporate recruiter, via email: rutger.voorrips@wur.nl.

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

You can apply until the 10th of November 2025. Please note that if we have suitable candidates before the closing date we will initiate the first interviews

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.